LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Detection Technology (OTCBB:UDTT) (www.udetection.com), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats and provider of counter-terrorism consulting and training services, announced today that is has entered into an agreement with ADVNT Biotechnologies where Universal Detection Technology will offer and distribute a new line of bioterrorism detection kits capable of rapid detection of up to five threat agents in each testing.
The new products come in various categories capable of detecting one, three, or five agents in a single test. The threat agents are anthrax, ricin toxin, botulinum toxin, Y. pestis (plague), and SEB's (a causative agent of food poisoning).
"We are very excited about our new agreement with ADVNT Biotechnologies and we see this as a very important addition to UDTT's products and services. This now gives our customers the ability to test for a multitude of threats," said Jacques Tizabi, UDTT's Chairman and CEO.
UDTT's Director of Research and Development, Amir Ettehadieh, said: "These detection kits are very useful in the hands of first responders and emergency personnel. They provide rapid detection of the most dangerous of pathogens. ADVNT's lateral-flow immunoassay kits have been extensively tested by various government agency's and have proven to have the fastest reaction time and highest sensitivity levels."
A recent video featuring the company can be viewed at: http://www.udetection.com/pressroom-video-NBC1006.htm.
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About ADVNT Biotechnologies
ADVNT Biotechnologies is a globally focused, biotechnology company located in Phoenix, Arizona. ADVNT is a leading manufacturer of quality rapid detection products for an array of today's most critical environmental concerns. Used by consumers and professionals alike, ADVNT's products reflect the finest the industry has to offer and incorporate highly advanced technologies, including the Company's own proprietary processes, antibodies and reagents, while engaging both ISO-9001 and cGMP quality control standards.
About Universal Detection Technology
Universal Detection Technology is a developer of monitoring technologies, including bioterrorism detection devices. The Company on its own and with development partners is positioned to capitalize on opportunities related to Homeland Security. For example, the Company, in cooperation with NASA, has developed a bio-terror 'smoke' detector that detects certain bio hazard substances. For more information, please visit http://www.udetection.com.
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